Dr. Leonard Miller evaluating patient for non-surgical facelift procedures.
23 Jul 2024 | by Dr. Leonard Miller
The one thing that most of us would like more of these days is time. It’s why many patients prefer the idea of a non-surgical approach to facial rejuvenation as these procedures typically require minimal downtime. Unfortunately, they also don’t always deliver the kind of significant result that we both want. As a Board-Certified facial plastic surgeon, I’ve devoted my career to finding new and better ways to deliver serious rejuvenation with considerably less downtime. To this end, I have developed a unique approach that involves layering multiple non-surgical modalities at once to achieve a non-surgical facelift.
Layering Procedures Key to Exemplary Non-Surgical Facelift
It is important to understand that facial aging is multi-factorial. So, while injectables can do a great job of addressing fine lines and wrinkles, they do not lift the skin or improve texture. By layering procedures, however, we can improve all aspects of your facial aging in a single session. During your initial consultation, I will listen to what bothers you about your face, and conduct an in-depth physical exam to assess:
- Skin texture
- Fine lines & wrinkles
- Volume loss
- Degree of skin laxity
I will then present you with the best options for your individual anatomy and desired outcome. Some of the most common procedures that I layer to improve skin tone and texture include:
- Botox®
- Fillers
- Fat grafting
- Microneedling RF
- Thread Lift
- Renuvion®
- SkinTite®
Benefits of Combining Non-Surgical Facial Procedures in Boston
The benefits of combining non-surgical facial procedures are numerous. First and foremost, this is the best way to achieve significant facial rejuvenation without surgery. As a plastic surgeon, I can safely take these techniques to their limit, achieving a much more robust result than you’ll get at your local MedSpa. Second, layering these procedures in a single session is one-and-done, meaning that you will not have to come back for multiple treatments, spaced weeks apart. This saves you both time and money. And last, the total downtime is only 2-5 days of swelling, redness and possible bruising. This is a small price to pay for a big result that may last up to 2 years or more.
Typical Patient for a Non-Surgical Facelift
The typical patient for a non-surgical facelift is any woman in overall good health who is bothered by a mild to moderate degree of skin laxity. It can also be a nice option for patients with more severe sagging in the skin who do not want a surgical procedure. I also recommend layering procedures to former facelift patients who are looking to maintain their excellent results. In general, women are better patients for a non-surgical facelift than men as the latter often have more skin laxity which is the most challenging aspect of facial aging to improve without incisions.
To find out more about layering procedures for a non-surgical facelift, or any other surgical or non-surgical procedure with Dr. Leonard Miller at the Boston Center for Plastic Surgery, contact us today or call (617) 402-2768 to schedule a consultation at his Boston or Brookline offices.
